Sunday, 9:32 a.m.
Mrs. Hollice: Noah, take care of your health child. Ruth, Conor, lt's go back now. Let him rest for today, he has to work tomorrow.
Ruth: Mom, can I stay a bit longer with him. I won't disturb him, I promise!
Mr. Conor: Noah, I think you should sleep a little longer. We'll go by cab, you don't have to drop us.
Noah: Thanks Dad. Ruth, I'll come to meet you and we will go out and have fun too. Just wait till Wednesday. I have a lot of work so I'll finish it till then. Can you give me that time Ms. Drama Queen?
Ruth: Fine big bro. Meet you then! Don't you dare back off, or else...(indicates a death sign) I'll Kill you!!! (playful)
Noah: Bye, Take care.
Ruth bumps into Ashley while she was running and Ruth was waving back at Noah. Ashley apologized and Ruth also apologized at the same time. Ruth knew it was Noah's family and so she left to continue her jogging. Ruth said--"She's beautiful!! Bro, you know her..?"
Noah: Nahh, I'm new in this society, not yet...why?
Ruth: Noth...nothing. Bye brothaahh (waves back vigorously)
10:00 a.m.
Ashley: Noah, you ready? I'll get in my car, you should come fast too.
Noah: I'll be there in a sec. (in mind: wait, I was supposed o be angry and not go...but I want to..I guess, I'll go but act a bit angry and distant? Yes, that is it.)
Ashley gets in her car, waiting for Noah since past 10 minutes till h finally arrives.
Ashley: Good Morning, my handsome boyfriend.
Noah: Hmm.
Ashley: Fine. Let's just go.
They reach a camping site, more like a private resort. It was in the middle of woods. A great get-away for everyone. Ashley drove to the place. she had arranged a vacation for him and her,..and her friends, office colleagues and his friends too. He greeted them all and was a bit surprised as he thought, it would be just the two of them there.
They chatted for a while, grilled barbecue, played beach volleyball, ran freely in the woods.
The next day, they trekked the mountain nearby, rode cycles, ran to compete.
Ashley: Guys, there is a reason why I have invited all of y'all here. Umm...Noah, he is my boyfriend. we're dating.
Noah: It's not a secret anymore?
Ashley: No it's not...Not angry anymore?
Noah: I am..but..
Ashley holds his arm before he leaves, "Noah!!"- she shouts,..
Ashley: I love you, Noah. I..I really do. You gave me my smile back. You..I ... I don't know what this feeling is...I don't know if this will last forever, but I know for sure, that right now, all I can see is..it's you. Forget it...I don't know what I'm saying..
Noah, without saying anything, just simply, effortlessly, pulls her into a kiss. Others in the background--"Woaahhhhhh" (clapping!) Lucas was happy too, to know how much in love they were and how happy she was with him.
Ashley, a bit shy snuggles into him and they starting cringing over this soon.
Noah: I'm a sucker for you Ash!!
Ashley: Love ya! 😘(Shoots a kiss at him, and he catches it, puts it on his lips)
Others: Heyyyy, you guys, stop!! Stop it right now,.. we are yet single.
Ashley: Single, ready to mingle...This is a chance, find your pair tonight, don't feel sad! (lowkey making fun of her and his loner friends)
Time skips--
Noah: Ash, thanks for this. I love how you love me. If you know what I meant,...
Ashley: Of course I do. Now, let's go before they start scolding us for public display of affection. (yet holding hands, they go to have lunch with everyone)
5 p.m.
Ladies go for a swim while men play video games and table tennis. Men see them in the pool and decide to join them too. Noah and others wear their swim shorts and enter the pool. Noah sees Ashley in her bikini and gets overprotective of her wearing that in front of other men too.
Noah: Ashley, you didn't have a swim suit?
Ashley: This is a swim suit. Why? Jealous?
Noah: No, not at all. Everyone here knows that you are mine, girl. (he held her by the waist causing her to touch his chest)
Others see this and decide to continue their swimming to avoid third-wheeling. When Ashley went up for a dive, Noah saw her get out looking beautiful, like a gem shining everywhere. He was a bit shy, but admired her at the same time.
Ashley: Noah, I'll go now. I might catch a cold. You should come up too now.
Noah: Wanna have a bath together?? (flirty voice) 🌚
Ashley quickly shuts his mouth and pulls him away in embarrassment. Others start anticipating what they did afterward. (⊙ˍ⊙)(o′┏▽┓'o)
After dinner, they go to sleep early today as they had to go back tomorrow and wanted to see the sunrise before leaving the calm serene scenery to go to the bustling crowded city.
Next day, they played Hide-and-Seek, Jenga, some board games, Spin the Bottle, even sat on motorcycles. Then, in the night, they rested under the starry sky, looking at the stars. And at 2:06 a.m., they left in their cars to return at their home.
Noah and Ashley paused in the middle to change seats and enjoy a peaceful alone-time hugging each other, enjoying the view of sunrise. They reached home by 7:42 a.m. and slept for a while at Noah's place. Then, Ashley went to her office and Noah went to join Ruth for another adventurous day.
Author's POV: A tale to add in - ''That's how I met your mother'' story